26-P-00135_-_EBO-Determination-Letter-SLBE.docx

This is an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Determination Letter issued by the City of Tampa's Wastewater Department for procurement project 26-P-00135 regarding the supply of technical grade phosphoric acid and liquid enzymes. The City of Tampa is soliciting bids from authorized manufacturers or manufacturer's authorized distributors for the supply of approximately 50 drums of 55-gallon technical grade phosphoric acid (85.0-85.5% purity) and approximately 12 drums of 55-gallon liquid enzymes annually to three designated pump stations: University Pump Station, Sulphur Springs Pump Station, and Ybor Pump Station. All deliveries must be completed within ten working days of order receipt on a per-drum basis, F.O.B. delivered to specified City locations. The bid opening is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with electronic submissions required through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal. The initial contract award period is one year from the effective date of award, with options for mutual renewal for four additional one-year periods and unilateral extension options for up to three additional 30-day periods.

The estimated contract amount is $50,000.00, and this solicitation is classified as a traditional solicitation with no set-asides or bid discounts for Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs). The EBO determination, approved on January 27, 2026, found that the procurement does not meet narrowly tailored requirement parameters for sheltered market designation or special SLBE goals. However, bidders may utilize SLBE subcontractors or suppliers and must submit Letters of Intent (DMI-40 forms) jointly signed by both the prime bidder and each SLBE firm within ten workdays following the notice of intent to award posting. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with pricing subject to escalation or de-escalation provisions after the first year limited to the previous year's Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Bidders must be authorized distributors with substantial inventory actively maintained, submit certified analysis affidavits confirming product compliance with specifications, maintain required insurance coverage including $1 million Commercial General Liability per occurrence, comply with Florida's E-Verify law, and be registered to transact business in the State of Florida.